War in the Gulf Unites Behind Operation to Liberate Kuwait
In a national address President Bush emphasizes united resolve to free Kuwait, condemns Saddam Hussein, notes a 28 nation alliance and UN endorsement, and praises troops while lamenting Iraqi suffering as America enters war with its air armada leading the effort.
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Kuwait
Iraq
Bush
United Nations
Persian Gulf
President Bush
Thomas Paine
America
War and Media Echoes From Baghdad to Southampton
Roy Meachum compares live Iraq war coverage to past aerial assaults on Southampton, noting BBC like reports from Baghdad and the moral debates sparked by the conflict. He cautions against premature conclusions, honors service members, and echoes Quaker beliefs on war and peace amid evolving White House aims.
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America
New England
White House
Benjamin Franklin
Bad bolts plague military machine
Internal Pentagon inspectors found a large portion of military hardware uses substandard bolts and fasteners. A Defense Department report cites 62 percent of the ready-to-issue inventory failing strength and size standards, affecting Navy aircraft, Army helicopters, missiles, and other weapon systems.
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U.S
Navy
Army
Congress
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Inspector General
Jim Lynch
Aeronautics and Space Administration
Energy Department
Defense Inspector General
California
Dump time for bogus fasteners haunts defense sector
Jack Anderson reports that at least 624 million in hardware fails safety standards and could kill soldiers. Since 1990s, about 100 firms faced prosecutions for bogus fasteners and falsified tests. Enforcement lags, while distributors dump faulty belts. GAO says two thirds of nuclear plants bought noncompliant fasteners.
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Tommy Grant
Grant Fasteners Inc
Houston
Grant
Congress
John Dingell
D-Mich
James Bilbray
D-Nev
Helen Bentley
U.S
America
General Accounting Office
Bus Start Granted In Frederick At Jan Twenty Second
Potomac Motor Lines of Hagerstown received permission from the Public Service Commission to begin bus service in Frederick as early as January 22 after test runs. First day will be free rides for all, with January 20 and 22 cited as key dates and arrangements noted.
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Hagerstown
H. Urner
Public Service Commission
Frederick
Urner
Flag burning debate and a profit pitch in one thought piece
A commentator notes widespread flag burning protests over U S involvement in the Persian Gulf. The text satirically suggests selling protest flags and matches as a business, then shifts to a perspective from Betty Lester on peace movements and the Iraq war, mentioning Saddam Hussein and chemical warfare.
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America
Iraq
Jess
Saddam Hussein
Kuwait
Letters raise alarms over war and drunk driving justice
Betty Intrater thanks readers for sensitivity toward service members in the Gulf while urging support for families. Kerry Plumer condemns lenient drunk driving penalties, criticizing courts, police methods, and potential tragedies from DWI. Vincent J. Mooney Jr. voices frustration with perceived judicial leniency and asks for accountability in vehicular homicide cases.
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Supreme Court
Maryland
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Letters to the Editor policy at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites legibly written letters signed with writer address and phone for verification. Editorial staff may edit for length, and not all letters are published. Concise public interest letters have best publication chances. poetry and religious verse are not accepted.
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